Rocky the Musical on Broadway 2014 Season

Rocky the Musical coming to the Wintergarden Theatre previews from Feb 11 2014 opening night March 13 2014

The new musical is based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, which starred Sylvester Stallone in the title role. Lyricist Lynn Ahrens (co-librettist Sylvester Stallone ) and composer Stephen Flaherty Bring Rocky to life in its new musical form.

Somewhere in downtown Philadelphia, a down-and-out struggling small time Philly boxer named Rocky Balboa tries to stay on his feet. But when the chance of a lifetime comes along, he needs to go the distance against heavyweight champ Apollo Creed. and takes his best shot at becoming a championâ€¦ and his finding first love.The

Music and Lyrics

Lynn Ahrens

Lynn Ahrens (b Oct 1, 1948) is a writer and lyricist for the musical theatre, television and film. She has collaborated with Stephen Flaherty for many years. She won the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for the Broadway musical Ragtime and was nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for the animated Twentieth Century Fox film Anastasia.

Stephen Flaherty

Stephen Flaherty (b Sept 18, 1960) is an American composer of musical theatre. He works most often in collaboration with the lyricist/bookwriter Lynn Ahrens. They are best known for writing the Broadway musicals Once on This Island, which was nominated for eight Tony Awards, Seussical , which was nominated for the Grammy Award and Ragtime, which was nominated for twelve Tony Awards and won Best Original Score. Flaherty was also nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards with Lynn Ahrens for his songs and song score for the animated film musical Anastasia.

Cast

Andy Karl

Is a actor and singer, best known for performing in musical theatre. He has appeared on Broadway in the original productions of Legally Blonde and 9 to 5, as well as appearing in Wicked, The Mystery of Edwin Drood for which he was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.and Jersey Boys.

Margo Seibert

Is a actor and singer, and will make her Broadway debut as Adrian. She was seen in the Off-Broadway production of Tamar of the River at Prospect Theatre Co. Regionally she has performed in Candide at the Goodman Theatre/ Shakespeare Theatre Co.Next to Normal and Pregnancy Pact at the Weston Playhouse; as well as new work development at Playwrights Horizons, the Oâ€™Neill, New Dramatists and NAMT.

Terence Archie

Is a actor and singer, will return to New York after originating the role of Apollo Creed in the Hamburg production of Rocky. Terence was last seen on Broadway in Ragtime and Off-Broadway as the title character in the critically acclaimed play, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, at Second Stage Theatre, a role he re-created in the showâ€™s west coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse. Other notable credits include Shakespeare Theatre Company’s productions of Two Gents: A Rock Opera, Tamburlaine the Great, and Edward the II; and Arabian Nights at Arena Stage and Berkeley Rep. His TV credits include “Law & Order” and “One Life to Live.” Terrence is a Detroit native and North Carolina School of the Arts graduate.

Dakin Matthews

Is an American actor with a long history of work in film, television and theatre. He is also a playwright, director, and theatrical scholar.Broadway credits include The Best Man (Senator Carlin), A Man for All Seasons (Cardinal Wolsey), and Henry IV (Warwick/Glendower; Bayfield and Drama Desk Award). His many Off-Broadway credits include Measure for Measure (Provost) and Allâ€™s Well That Ends Well (Lafew), Shakespeare in the Park; Whereâ€™s Charley (Spettigue), Encores; The Winterâ€™s Tale (Antigonus) and The Cherry Orchard (Pishchik), Bridge Project at BAM and world tour; Freedomland (Noah), Playwrights Horizons; The School for Scandal (Sir Peter/Sir Oliver)

Danny Mastrogiorgio

Is a stage, film and television actor and has also provided voice artist work for video games. He was recently seen in last seasonâ€™s critically acclaimed Broadway productions of Lucky Guy and Golden Boy. Other Broadway credits include A Steady Rain and Wait Until Dark. His extensive Off-Broadway work includes Burning (New Group); The Hallway Trilogy (Rattlestick); Stunning (LCT3); Roadkill Confidential (Clubbed Thumb);